National Mourning in Mozambique for the Victims of Cyclone Chido
President Nyusi’s message resonates in a country facing persistent economic and social challenges, calling for unity and empathy towards those who have lost loved ones and homes. Dec 19, 2024 Photo: EFE
December 19, 2024 Hour: 4:32 pm
In Mozambique, the National Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (INGD) has reported that nearly 263,000 people have been affected, and tens of thousands of homes have been destroyed.
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Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has proclaimed a two-day national mourning in response to the devastating tragedy caused by Cyclone Chido, which has left at least 73 dead and thousands affected in the north of the country.
The cyclone, which made landfall last Sunday with winds reaching 120 kilometers per hour, has impacted not only Mozambique but also Malawi and the French archipelago of Mayotte, where fatalities continue to rise.
In Mozambique, the National Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (INGD) has reported that nearly 263,000 people have been affected, and tens of thousands of homes have been destroyed.
The magnitude of this disaster highlights the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.
President Nyusi’s message resonates in a country facing persistent economic and social challenges, calling for unity and empathy towards those who have lost loved ones and homes.
During these two days of mourning, flags will be flown at half-mast on all public buildings, serving as a palpable symbol of the collective pain sweeping through the nation.
The effects of Cyclone Chido are being felt beyond Mozambique’s borders; in Malawi, at least 13 people have been killed, while in Mayotte, at least 22 are reported dead amid warnings of a possible increase in the number of victims.
Resilience and the infrastructure needed to mitigate the impact of such phenomena are critical issues that local governments and international organizations must address.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: EFE
